Jobs at The Athletic

Lead RFP responses and proactive advertising proposals for The Athletic. Develop cross-platform marketing programs, media strategies, creative briefs, sponsorship packages, and polished client presentations. Collaborate with sales, planning, program management, account management, editorial, and creative teams; lead brainstorms, manage timelines, use research and data to develop insights, and support advertising pitches and deal closure.

The role involves securing and managing partnerships, growing The Athletic's portfolio, collaborating with various teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance business growth.

Design and drive the core product experience for sports fans across web and mobile: create flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs; lead research and design projects; collaborate with PMs, engineers, editors, and analysts; contribute to the design system and help define product strategy.

Lead ideation, creation, and operations for scaled video production delivering weekly longform and social-first content. Manage full production lifecycle—budgeting, onboarding, post workflows, sponsorship integrations, distribution strategy—and mentor a global team of producers and freelancers. Drive audience growth using platform expertise, data-driven KPIs, and creative execution, while staying hands-on with filming, editing, livestreams, and new technology pilots for marquee events and ongoing shows.

Lead and manage NBA newsroom coverage, assign and edit breaking news, generate and plan story ideas, mentor reporters and editors, coordinate with audio/video teams, optimize audience engagement, and publish via WordPress.

Lead and manage audience growth strategies across social media platforms and creator channels, focusing on creative content and P&L management. Responsibilities include developing growth goals, monitoring analytics, and team leadership.